Category Archives: Methuen

Mayor Zanni on IT Privatization

Posted on March 29, 2013 by billmanzi

Most of the controversy in Mayor Steve Zanni’s first year in office centered around his proposal to privatize the City of Methuen’s Information Technology Department. Not only was there disagreement on the substance of the proposal, but the Mayor and … Continue reading →

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Mayor Zanni on Solicitor Process

Posted on March 28, 2013 by billmanzi

Mayor Steve Zanni visited the Manzi in the Morning Program, and took questions on some of the issues of the day. I appreciate Mayor Zanni taking the time out of a busy schedule, and I will post the Mayor’s interview … Continue reading →

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Marijuana Dispensaries in Methuen-Interview Jamie Atkinson

Posted on March 28, 2013 by billmanzi

Methuen City Councilor Jamie Atkinson, looking to firm up Methuen’s zoning response to the new law allowing medicinal marijuana dispensaries, broached the possibility of a moratorium on the licensing of such facilities on his facebook page last week. The Councilor … Continue reading →

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We Have a Methuen Mayor's Race

Posted on March 16, 2013 by billmanzi

Last night Methuen City Councilor Jennifer Kannan opened the 2013 campaign season by declaring her intent to run for Mayor of Methuen. Councilor Kannan is hoping to unseat incumbent Mayor Steve Zanni, who has already announced his intent to run … Continue reading →

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Manzi in the Morning-Rep. Diana DiZoglio

Posted on March 7, 2013 by billmanzi

Rep. Diana DiZoglio joins the show for some conversation on the state budget, local aid, and the feedback she is getting from constituents on the Governor’s tax proposals. My thanks to Rep. DiZoglio for taking time out of her busy … Continue reading →

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Gaming in Salem, Mitigation in Methuen?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by billmanzi

Today’s Tribune has an outstanding story on a new study by the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies on the impacts of gaming in New Hampshire, and the potential impacts on the budget, social impacts, how New Hampshire revenues … Continue reading →

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Steve Lynch in Methuen

Posted on February 21, 2013 by billmanzi

U.S. Representative Steve Lynch stopped in Methuen yesterday to talk with residents and supporters at Park Garden Apartments to talk about his candidacy for U.S. Senate. Rep. Lynch talked about his commitment to seniors, and Medicare and Social Security specifically. … Continue reading →

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The Governor's New Budget- More Choices

Posted on January 25, 2013 by billmanzi

The Governor filed his FY 2014 Budget this week, and I would venture a guess that the Legislature’s collective head is about to explode. His budget builds the tax increases he unveiled earlier in to pay for transportation and education … Continue reading →

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OPEB Report and More Reform

Posted on January 24, 2013 by billmanzi

The Governor certainly appears to mean what he said about sprinting to the finish line. The latest reform that the Legislature will be grappling with is how to deal with the costs of retiree health care at the state and … Continue reading →

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RIP Ronnie Ford

Posted on January 18, 2013 by billmanzi

This week saw the passing of long time Methuen resident, City Councilor, and sometimes gadfly Ronnie Ford at age 75. Ronnie was a tremendous personality, beloved in Methuen for his gregarious nature and his willingness to always lend a helping … Continue reading →

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